Freakonomics: Should we Really Behave Like Economists Say We Do?’ is a podcast about an individual that attempts to act in a way
Freakonomics: Should we Really Behave Like Economists Say We Do?" is a podcast about an individual that attempts to act in a way exactly as economic books describe.
Here is the direct link to the Episode you were asked to listen to after class on Thursday.
Should We Really Behave Like Economists Say We Do? (Ep. 207) (Links to an external site.)
https://freakonomics.com/podcast/should-we-really-behave-like-economists-say-we-do/
Below are your assignment instructions.
- Listen and take notes on the podcast linked above and discussed in class on Thursday.
- Fill out the template attached. This can be opened in PowerPoint or Google Slides.
- Once you fill out the template, upload the version that you have edited.
- ***For extra credit, listen to another "Freakonomics" episode and complete slide 5 of the template.***
- Earn your points and start the semester off strong!
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Rubric
Freakonomics
Should We Really Behave Like Economists Say We Do?
Should We Really Behave Like Economists Say We Do?
Define who homo economicus is.
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Who is Richard Thaler?
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Describe the experiment Rosalsky uses on the subway.
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What advice does Thaler give Rosalsky regarding choosing a girlfriend/asking someone to be his girlfriend?
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Should We Really Behave Like Economists Say We Do?
Describe below Rosalsky’s date at the Empire State Building Observatory.
Do you think we should make big decisions (partner choice, marriage, college, kids) acting like an econ?
Should We Really Behave Like Economists Say We Do?
| Acting Like Homo Economicus Versus Acting Like a Human with Emotions | |
| Upsides of Acting Like an Econ | Downsides of Acting Like an Econ |
Do real Econs/homo economicus exist? Why or why not? Do you think we should act this way?
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What does behaving rationally and irrationally mean? Do you personally behave rationally?
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Extra Credit!—Delete This and Insert the title of the Freakonomics Episode you listened to. Once you’ve done this, hyperlink it.
What are 5 things you learned by listening to this particular episode of Freakonomics?
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How does this episode of Freakonomics relate to economics? Be specific.
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Feel free to use additional slides if you need to.
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